Playdates

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The event will take place in the National Theatre Welcome to London 2-player Playtests—a friendly meetup open to everyone interested in playing 2-player or solo games. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! For designers: Whether your game is for TWO PLAYERS, a SOLO experience, or a larger game you’d like to test with fewer players, this event is for you. Please comment with the game length, whether you need 1 or 2 playtesters, and a brief description. The event is free and will take place at the National Theatre: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74QGHXWPs5KZH6MC9 We'll meet around 6:15 pm, and playtesting sessions will begin at 6:30 pm. Join us for an evening of engaging playtests and creative feedback!

\*\*\*This meetup is currently on hiatus until we arrange a new local meetup\*\*\* (Please do not sign up for this meetup at this time.) Everyone's invited to play at the Red River Cafe at Heartlands (http://www.heartlandscornwall.com/) in Pool, Cornwall. The event is completely free to attend. If you're a game designer or are interested in helping to test out brand new games, then please come along. If you'd like to bring a game prototype along then please provide some basic details of the game in the comments below and we'll do our best to spread the word in advance for you. e.g. name, premise, a rough duration and no. of players required. Free parking is available. By car, you can access the site via Dudnance Lane (which is off of the main crossroads, just off of the nearby A30). Take the turn by all of the traffic cones, signposted for deliveries and disabled parking, then park in the lay-by next to the Cafe.

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/speed-dating-in-soho-33/). Step into a fun, fast-paced night of introductions with 30+ super-social guests—hosted by London’s #1-rated dating events company! Moments from Tottenham Court Road Station, All Bar One New Oxford St. is a firm favourite with our mid-week speed dating crowd. The spacious open-plan bar is a welcoming setting for this social evening, with a dedicated mezzanine level reserved exclusively for It’s a Date. You will have the chance to select a drink from the extensive bar menu, meet your friendly host, and get comfortable on the mezzanine before we begin. For those continuing into the night, you are in the heart of Soho, so the opportunities are endless! Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and a note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met. Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order. During table rotations, you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only. Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening. At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches. If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.

**We don’t do boring Wednesdays... and so on 4th March, to spice up your midweek, we’ll be heading to Vauxhall for an adrenaline-fuelled evening of social fun.** Yep and for this one, we're off to **[Activate](https://playactivate.com/how-it-works)** \- one of London’s most exciting new venues\, packed with high\-energy games and immersive team challenges\. To kick things off, we’ll meet at a nearby pub so you can grab a drink, get to know your fellow competitors before the main event of the evening. Inside the venue, you’ll find 9 high-tech game rooms, each offering a **range of games and challenges** designed to test your speed, skill, memory, strategy and teamwork. You’ll be grouped into teams of 4, and in each game room, you’ll have the option to work together to beat the challenge or go head-to-head against your teammates to see who comes out on top. Your electronic wristband tracks your score throughout the session - both your personal tally and your team’s total, and your points can even be redeemed for prizes. For each game, there are also a range of levels to test yourselves against and you can replay any you enjoyed, or want to try again. And best all, whilst an evening at Activate could typically cost you £25pp... we've managed to secure an exclusive discount - **so this whole evening is just £14.95pp!** It should be a great evening night of fast-paced fun - but as always, **spots are limited**, so grab yours while you can! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** We will be starting the evening at a nearby pub at **7:30pm** to give you a chance to meet and with your fellow 20s and 30s. However we'd kindly ask you arrive **no later than 7:55pm,** so that we can head over to the venue together and get checked in, ahead of the experience. **Meet Point -** The Riverside, House, 5 Saint George Wharf Hamilton, London SW8 2LE ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/WbQXsupv7DTypKcT8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WbQXsupv7DTypKcT8)) **Closest Tube stations**: Vauxhall (5 min walk), Pimlico (15 min walk) **Start Time:** 7:30 PM **End Time:** 10:00 PM \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build lifelong friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

We're holding the first of our 2026 London MeetUp events on **Wednesday, 4th March @ 6pm**, courtesy of our hosts [Fivium](fivium.co.uk) and [Tarmac IO](www.tarmac.io). We'll take care of the pizza, drinks and two great presentations. You just need to bring you. **AGENDA** * **18:00:** Doors Open, networking, drinks & pizza * **18.45:** Official Welcome * **18.50:** A data hoarder's guide to surviving cloud bills -- Darko Klincharski, DevOps Lead @ Tarmac.io * **19.20:** You are the role model -- Beverly Clarke MBE, Tech Education Expert * **19:50:** Close * **20:00:** Networking and drinks **LOCATION** [Fivium ](https://www.fivium.co.uk/) 15 Adam St, London WC2N 6AH **what3words Address:** ///trim.most.other **HOW TO GET THERE** **Tube:** Embankment (5 mins) - District and Circle, Northern, Bakerloo Covent Garden (5 mins) - Piccadilly Line Temple (8 mins) - District and Circle Line

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45223 **Game Description:** Come and play in a casual 6 aside game on a Wednesday evening ⚽️ It’s a beautiful pitch with larger goals 😍 💦 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain and toilets available. **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️1 minute walk from Poplar DLR station 🚗 No designated car parking **Rules** \- Change keeper every 6 minutes \- Classic 6 aside rules \- No slide tackles\, play safe \- Respect everyone on the pitch

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46079 **Game Description:** Games for Lower Intermediate level on a smaller court. **Rules** Respect all participants and have fun! Everyone plays all the time, no waiting around.

Chess is often described as a universal language. Yet, for many women and girls, access to that language has historically been limited due to a range of factors, including societal expectations around the role of women, the value placed on their time and hobbies compared to family and work responsibilities, and broader barriers linked to education, employment, and social opportunity. The **London Women Chess Club (LWCC)** was founded to change that. We are a non-profit organisation, awarded by the English Chess Federation (ECF), a community-led chess club dedicated to **empowering all women and girls through chess**, not only by teaching the game, but by creating a safe, supportive environment where confidence, learning, and ambition can grow side by side. **Why the London Women Chess Club exists** Despite chess being open to all, women still make up a small minority of players in clubs, tournaments, and leadership roles. Many women tell us they feel intimidated joining mixed clubs, unsure of their level, or hesitant to play competitively, even when they have talent and passion. LWCC was created to address this gap. Our mission is simple: to **increase participation, confidence, and representation of women in chess**, from beginners to competitive players. **What we do** London Women Chess Club runs regular chess sessions, social play, training, and tournaments across London. Our activities are designed to be welcoming, structured, and encouraging, whether someone is touching the board for the first time or preparing for league and rated play. We focus on: Learning without pressure Progress at your own pace Building confidence through experience Creating a sense of belonging Supporting women to step into competitive chess We also collaborate with libraries, community centres, and chess organisations to ensure chess remains **accessible, inclusive, and rooted in the community**. **More than just a chess club** LWCC is not only about moves and results. It is about: · Personal growth · Mental resilience · Leadership and volunteering · Mentorship and peer support · Representation in sports and mind games Many of our members arrive unsure of themselves, and leave feeling empowered to play matches, enter tournaments, volunteer, arbitrate, organise, and lead. That transformation is at the heart of everything we do. **Looking ahead** · As the club continues to grow, we are actively developing: · New partnerships · More competitive opportunities for women · Volunteer and leadership roles · Sustainable funding and community support We welcome collaboration with individuals, organisations, councils, and sponsors who believe in **equality of opportunity, community sport, and the power of chess as a tool for empowerment**. **If you are interested in women’s chess, community sport, volunteering, or partnership opportunities, we’d love to connect.** Together, we are building a stronger, more confident future for women in chess. ♟️ LWCC is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful environment for all women and girls, in line with equality and safeguarding principles.

We playtest all sorts of games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever. Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better. The schedule is: 10am onwards - gathering, chatting 11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1') 12:30ish - break for food/chat 1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2') 2:30ish - break for food/chat 3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3') 4:30ish - finish up Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games. We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption. You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so. Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works. The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes). Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space. Please note: This is an adults only event. We look forward to seeing you!

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All you wanna do (is join our next table-read)! Welcome to the show, to the historemix! Our third table-read after Hamilton and High School Musical - come join us for a sing-a-long read through of SIX the musical! Unfortunately, like the Ex-wives, we're divorcing from the Meetup platform but we'll be continuing the party on Whatsapp so join us on this group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I5l4odh27LHGgfWqVLIsJF?mode=gi_t to stay tuned and keep the music playing. SEE YOU THERE👑

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45219 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43549 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\) —- \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/speed-dating-in-the-city-138/). The stars have aligned for your speed dating evening at our newest venue – The Star by Liverpool Street! With a modern, private space, a super-convenient location, and a fantastic mix of single guests, this popular networking event is guaranteed to make an impact. So, grab a drink from the bar, pull up a chair, and get ready to meet 36 amazing guests during this fun and friendly evening of introductions. Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met. Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order. During table rotations you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only. Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening. At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches. If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.